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Todd Sattersten

Author and book curator who compiled The 100 Best Books for Work and Life; draws on Zen Buddhist practice and writing/publishing experience to explore mindfulness, purpose, and personal development.

Top 5 podcasts with Todd Sattersten

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48 snips
Oct 13, 2025 • 38min

527. The 100 Best Books for Work and Life

Todd Sattersten, a seasoned book reviewer and publisher, shares insights from his extensive reading journey where he's evaluated over 3,000 titles. He emphasizes organizing your reading by current problems rather than categories for greater relevance. Key takeaways include the importance of self-awareness, how to apply lessons from books effectively, and when to abandon those that don't serve you. Todd also stresses the value of poetic perspectives on purpose and challenges listeners to focus on the one problem they need solving now.
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33 snips
Oct 7, 2025 • 27min

How Books Can Shape Success

Todd Sattersten, a seasoned publishing veteran and CEO of Bard Press, shares his insights on the transformative power of books. He discusses how the right book at the right moment can shape careers and boost leadership skills. Todd reveals his criteria for selecting influential reads, highlights underrated gems like 'Tiny Habits', and emphasizes the importance of timeless business classics. He also touches on the interplay between personal growth and reading, advocating for engaging with challenging material to unlock entrepreneurial success.
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7 snips
Oct 7, 2025 • 58min

The Power of Awareness: Lessons from the 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Todd Sattersten

Todd Sattersten, an author and book curator, delves into the power of awareness through his book on the 100 best reads for work and life. He shares how Zen practices reshape emotional capacity and discusses balancing a growth mindset with acceptance. Todd highlights the importance of self-awareness in navigating difficult conversations and aligns purpose with goal-setting for personal development. His insights on integrating mindfulness and curiosity reveal pathways to adapt and thrive in both personal and professional realms.
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6 snips
Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 2min

268: Strategies for Surpassing “The Magic Number” of Book Sales with Todd Sattersten

Publisher Todd Sattersten shares insights on book launches and surpassing sales targets. He discusses the significance of hitting 10,000 to 25,000 copies in the first year, consistent sales strategies, book availability issues, enhancing Amazon book descriptions, and boosting sales through various tactics.
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5 snips
Oct 15, 2024 • 54min

271: Specific Road-Tested Tips for Book Sales and Marketing with Todd Sattersten (Part Two)

Todd Sattersten, publisher and owner of Bard Press, shares invaluable insights from his journey in the publishing world. He emphasizes that advance copies are a marketing event, not just a preview. Discover the significance of the Table of Contents as a sales tool and how to attract ideal readers with a concise three-sentence problem statement. Todd discusses innovative strategies for engaging audiences pre-launch and highlights the importance of brevity in chapters to keep readers captivated. His approach is a roadmap for authors aiming to amplify their book’s impact.

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